Star Alliance has reimagined global travel by allowing adventurers to embark on a round-the-world journey with just two stopovers, each lasting a minimum of 24 hours. This innovative fare structure makes it simpler than ever to craft a bespoke itinerary using the network of the alliance’s 28 prestigious member airlines. Among these, travelers in Australia can access world-class carriers such as Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Thai Airways, and United.
Round-the-world (RTW) fares continue to represent outstanding value, especially when benchmarked against purchasing multiple one-way segments with different airlines. The overall cost of an RTW ticket is influenced by the cabin class, distance traveled, specific routing, and prevailing exchange rates.
Travelers can tailor their journeys to cover up to 26,000, 29,000, 34,000, or 39,000 miles, offering enormous flexibility. For reference, Earth’s equatorial circumference is approximately 24,901 miles, so even the entry-level RTW fare offers true global reach.
Each itinerary must remain within the mileage cap of the chosen fare and requires both the starting and ending point to be in the same country. The journey must proceed in a single global direction—either eastbound or westbound—though limited backtracking within one continent is permitted. Crossings of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are mandatory, ensuring a true round-the-world experience.
In addition to designing a custom route, travelers can opt for curated RTW themes such as World Food, World Wonders, Architectural Marvels, Nature Escapes, Aquatic Adventures, Cultural Connections, Natural Wonders, Sports Destinations, Wine Regions, Romantic Getaways, and Luxury Lifestyles. These itineraries are tailored for those seeking a focused travel narrative.
Each RTW fare requires a minimum of two stopovers of at least 24 hours each, but the itinerary can be expanded to include up to 15 stops, providing unparalleled scope for exploration and discovery.